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'Years to come': Munster eyes lengthy Maroons future

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has opened up on why he will keep playing for the Maroons so long as his competitive drive remains strong.

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Not Alien Spaceships: Origin of Mysterious Metal Spheres on the Beach Identified by Australian Space Agency

Metal spheres found on a Queensland beach are likely space debris, not extraterrestrial. The Australian Space Agency is working with international partners to confirm their origin.

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Slater backs Maroons star after Gould's 'cheat' attack

Queensland coach Billy Slater insists his side had no issue with referees after former NSW coach Phil Gould labelled hooker Harry Grant a cheat.

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Disaster recovery change sparks council funding fears

Outback mayors fear a federal disaster recovery funding change will leave them picking up the tab as a state government pumps money into an Olympics.

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'Sorry for all those comments': Slater clarifies future

Billy Slater says he wants to keep coaching Queensland, clarifying recent comments that cast doubt on his role, as Ben Ikin made the QRL's position clear.

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Space debris on Queensland beach: 'space balls' washed ashore, do not touch

In Australia, authorities warn after several so-called space balls appeared on a beach in Queensland. Anyone who finds one must call emergency services at once and must not touch it.

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Unidentified metal spheres found on Australian beach are 'debris from a foreign rocket body', space agency says

The Australian Space Agency is warning residents of Queensland to be on the lookout after metallic-looking spheres, possibly space debris, appeared on a beach.

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Can NSW win State of Origin decider on Queensland turf? History shows it’s possible

The Blues face an uphill battle to claim the series when they meet the Maroons in game three of the 2026 series in Brisbane

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'I stayed on, so I'm happy': camel jockey wins gold on Polished Copper

Emily Parrott's camel, Polished Copper, has just defended his Jundah Cup title in Queensland.

Newcastle Herald

Australian Space Agency reveals likely origin of mysterious ‘space balls’ found on Queensland beaches

Organisation says objects consistent with ‘debris from a foreign rocket body that recently re-entered the atmosphere’

The Guardian - AU

'Through a brick wall': how Munster carries the torch

Words of wisdom from Queensland greats will be front of mind for Cameron Munster when he captains the team in a home State of Origin decider for the first time.

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One Nation to contest WA byelection triggered by Labor MP’s resignation – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Aged care ‘signature’ fees trigger class action; McCartney’s gift to Taylor Swift; T20 glory for Australia

Residents accuse aged care firm of illegal charges; fears Queenslanders could pay mine rehabilitation costs; Australia triumph in Women’s T20 World Cup final

The Guardian - AU

'Quicksand of crime': new youth bail law under fire

A state government's latest youth justice reform has come under fire, with critics saying it will ensure kids remain in the "quicksand of crime".

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Fears Queenslanders could be forced to pay for mine cleanup as LNP reviews environmental ‘red tape’

Mining minister Dale Last says the state has an ‘enormous opportunity’ to become a global leader in critical minerals

The Independent UK

Strange balls found on Queensland beaches could be toxic ‘space debris’, experts warn

Objects have been safely secured in drums, authorities say

AAP

Jail for youths who breach bail under tough new laws

An expansion of a state's already tough youth crime laws will further strain a struggling justice system, critics say.

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Mysterious debris found on Queensland beaches could be ‘space balls’ – and may contain toxic rocket fuel

Australian Space Agency working to confirm origin of objects as space archaeologist says they may be connected to a rocket launch

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'Handles himself': Munster will be his own bodyguard

Queensland captain Cameron Munster has been backed to handle anything his NSW arch enemy Liam Martin dishes up as he vows to not be worried "about one bloke".

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'Sweeter Caroline' note awaits Maroons half in decider

Maroons half Sam Walker will be looking to make some sweet music in the State of Origin decider in Brisbane.

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Why winning Brisbane decider is Cotter's Holy Grail

Reuben Cotter says Queensland's 2024 home decider loss still "burns" while teammate Kurt Capewell explains why he'll play his next Origin like it's his last.

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'Brings fear': plot thickens on Maroons' plan for Walsh

Queensland continue to cast doubt into the NSW camp about their plans for dynamic Reece Walsh and Maroons forward Kurt Capewell has added to that mystery.

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'Expose him': Hammer issues challenge to NSW rival

Queensland centre Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow will show no mercy to opposite number Stephen Crichton - or Dolphins teammate Jack Bostock - in the Origin decider.

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'Ready to go': Carrigan's vow for first game in 38 days

Patrick Carrigan has been a mainstay for Queensland ever since 2022 and he has revealed why Billy Slater's faith in him after ankle surgery will be justified.

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'He'll handle it': Walker to keep lippy Young restless

Gold Coast have had an opposed session against Queensland to prepare them for whatever NSW forward Hudson Young will throw at Sam Walker in the Origin decider.

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